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Sippy Cups: Is Your Child Ready?

by Ellen Rooney Martin, Posted Feb 9th 2011 10:00AM

There are lots of options when it comes to sippy cups. Credit: Getty Images Sippy cups can be a sanity-saving bridge between the ...Sippy cups come in all different shapes and sizes, here's what you need to know for a good one.

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Toddler Beds: How to Choose the Right One for Your Child

by Ellen Rooney Martin, Posted Feb 4th 2011 3:00PM

Consider adding rails when setting up your child's toddler bed. Credit: Getty Images Finding the right time to move your ...Your little one is still in a crib but can climb out. When is it time for a real bed?

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Great Ideas for Easy Dinners

by Ellen Rooney Martin, Posted Jan 5th 2011 2:00PM

Get dinner done. Credit: Getty Images Grocers know that desperate look in the eyes of frantic and time-starved parents. That's why most ...Stumped about what to make for dinner? Ask a grocery store employee for ideas.

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Date Night In: Fun Ways to Include the Kids

by Ellen Rooney Martin, Posted Jan 3rd 2011 12:27PM

Spend time with the kids on your date night in. Credit: Getty Images OK, so it's not a five-star restaurant or a Broadway play. But if ...If you can't find a babysitter or you're feeling a bit pinched for money, at-home date nights can be fun and romantic -- even if the kids tag along.

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Celebrating New Year's Eve at Home, Family Style

by Ellen Rooney Martin, Posted Dec 28th 2010 1:00PM

Celebrate New Year's Eve in different time zones. Credit: viZZZual.com, Flickr As your family grows, wild New Year's Eve celebrations ...Have a festive New Year's Eve ... even if you're in bed by 9.

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Body Piercing: Is Your Child Ready?

by Ellen Rooney Martin, Posted Dec 8th 2010 3:00PM

Does your teen want a navel piercing? Credit: Corbis

It might be hard to imagine your perfect child with a pierced ear, much less a pierced ...It might be hard to imagine your perfect child with a pierced ear, much less a pierced tongue or navel. But in the event they ask you before they pierce, doctors say the same health rules apply for babies, teenagers and adults.

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